coal mine
Americannoun
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coal mines
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Origin of coal mine
First recorded in 1605–15
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Near her village in southwestern Turkey, Nejla Isik walks through what remains of the devastated Akbelen forest, pausing to stare down at the coal mine that is devouring the hillside.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
Trucks hauling 90 tons of coal across China’s largest open-pit coal mine provide a glimpse into the future of autonomous electric trucking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
When a default wave appears to be looming, spreads tend to shoot higher, acting as a canary in the coal mine.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
Scientists compare the idea to a canary in a coal mine, because changes there may offer an efficient way to detect broader shifts in the climate regulating circulation.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
It was like Id been unearthed from a coal mine after being trapped for days and days.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
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